Protein shakes in the evening?

jpfrimmer
jpfrimmer Posts: 134
edited October 7 in Food and Nutrition
I am a teacher, so I workout in the late afternoon/evenings during the week. On days I workout later, I have a small dinner so I am not working out on an full stomach. On the later workouts I don't get home from the gym until 7:30 or 8:30...should I have a protein shake afterwards, even though it's late or just not eat anything? On those days it seems like I'm shorter on calories because I eat a smaller dinner...

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  • fiftyandfit
    fiftyandfit Posts: 349 Member
    I work out after my shift....usually don't get home til about the
    same time as you....
    got tired of the protein shake thing...
    found MHP makes a protein pudding...30g!!
    pretty tasty and i feel like i'm having a treat!
    Good luck!
    Pam
  • Articeluvsmemphis
    Articeluvsmemphis Posts: 1,987 Member
    doesn't matter what time you eat.
  • j4nash
    j4nash Posts: 1,719 Member
    Just stay away from carbs at night.. I have protein shakes in the evening.. otherwise I'd go nuts!
  • gatecityradio
    gatecityradio Posts: 401
    I'm wondering the same thing, except I don't get home from work until 7:30, so I usually eat around 8, then go to do my cardio @ 8:45 and don't get back home until 10. I usually just mix my protein powder in soy milk.
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    Just stay away from carbs at night.. I have protein shakes in the evening.. otherwise I'd go nuts!

    Curious as your reasoning for staying away from carbs at night, is there something that makes them particularly bad at night?
  • Debbe2
    Debbe2 Posts: 2,071 Member
    It doesn't matter what time you eat. Enjoy a shake after your workout if you want.
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    Timing doesn't matter (this includes carbs). Look at your calories and macros, not the clock.
  • Going4Lean
    Going4Lean Posts: 1,078 Member
    I just got home from the gym at 9 and I had a protein shake and ate .
    Like i hear all the time on MFP if you have the calories go for it.
  • j4nash
    j4nash Posts: 1,719 Member
    Just stay away from carbs at night.. I have protein shakes in the evening.. otherwise I'd go nuts!

    Curious as your reasoning for staying away from carbs at night, is there something that makes them particularly bad at night?

    Not necessarily. Just something I stick to as I tend to stay up late and carbs tend to be higher in calories.
  • Scott613
    Scott613 Posts: 2,317 Member
    Just stay away from carbs at night.. I have protein shakes in the evening.. otherwise I'd go nuts!
    there's nothing wrong with eating carbs at night. I eat most of my carbs before bed. I'm always in my goals so it doesn't matter.
  • emmyvera
    emmyvera Posts: 599 Member
    Good thread.... I started the protein shakes at night after workouts this week. I love it! It's my sixth meal and I always have room for them in my calorie goal. And I feel like I'm taking care of my body after a workout. I'm not burnt out on them yet, lol. The puddings are a great suggestion - thanks!
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